Hobnailed
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Hobnailed is an adjective meaning Having hobnails.
Meaning
Having hobnails.
Example Sentences
The farmer's hobnailed boots were used in mud and snow.
The clumping of hobnailed boots on the gravel outside proclaimed the approach of Manning. John looked questioningly at Poirot.
“I don't know if it's my imagination, Kipper,” I said, “but something gives me the impression that at moment of going to press you aren't too sold on Bobbie.” He shrugged a shoulder. “Oh, I wouldn't say that. Apart from wishing I could throttle the young twister with my bare hands and jump on the remains with hobnailed boots, I don't feel much about her one way or the other.”
Synonyms for hobnailed
Depending on context, synonyms include strong, rural, hobnail.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include rural, strong, hob-nailed, hangnailed, hornfoot, hooved.
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